Emma Leyva

Why the hell is everyone running?

One minute we were all sat hibernating in our Oodies and crocs, and now everyone and their dog are running half-marathons. But actually why? What’s new about one of the oldest forms of exercise? And should we be getting in on it? All of a sudden, a lot of Gen Z seems...

Tequila, t*ts and all tied up: The gay girls Tinder party

When she was cosied up in bed, swiping left and right on Tinder for the daily ego boost, a party invitation was not what our reader, Josie, expected... Up popped an account named 'the gay girlies party'. Rather than the bio of a five foot eight man trying to sell...

Queer and quivering: Being nervous for Pride

Happy (almost) Pride Month! With June comes parades up and down the country that appreciate and celebrate the experiences, achievements, rights and strengths of the LGBTQ+ community. Streets and buildings are adorned with rainbows and glitter. Outfits range from 'Love...

Packet ramen and pesto pasta: How to eat better in your messy era

 In your messy twenties, nutrition can often go through the window. If you're drowning in dissertation deadlines, going through a rough breakup, or you've spent the entirety of your maintenance loan on nights out, you might have resorted to hula hoops for dinner. But...

10 questions with an author

We chatted to Petronella McGovern to find out what a career as an author can look like... How did you get into it? I did a Bachelor’s Degree in communication and worked in corporate marketing and business magazines. I always wanted to write novels and undertook short...

‘I can’t be arsed to come out’

Looking down the roster of people to ‘come out’ can be daunting for some queer people. Although for many nowadays, it’s simply just too much effort to tell everyone. We spoke to some young people who have adopted this mindset. It was the annual Christmas Eve party...

Cutting Family Ties

You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your future. If you’re contemplating cutting ties with a problematic family member, we’re here to help. Sit in as we hear real-life accounts from people who have been through it and expert insights on the devastating...
Queer and quivering: Being nervous for Pride

Queer and quivering: Being nervous for Pride

Happy (almost) Pride Month! With June comes parades up and down the country that appreciate and celebrate the experiences, achievements, rights and strengths of the LGBTQ+ community. Streets and buildings are adorned with rainbows and glitter. Outfits range from 'Love...

10 questions with an author

10 questions with an author

We chatted to Petronella McGovern to find out what a career as an author can look like... How did you get into it? I did a Bachelor’s Degree in communication and worked in corporate marketing and business magazines. I always wanted to write novels and undertook short...

‘I can’t be arsed to come out’

‘I can’t be arsed to come out’

Looking down the roster of people to ‘come out’ can be daunting for some queer people. Although for many nowadays, it’s simply just too much effort to tell everyone. We spoke to some young people who have adopted this mindset. It was the annual Christmas Eve party...

Cutting Family Ties

Cutting Family Ties

You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your future. If you’re contemplating cutting ties with a problematic family member, we’re here to help. Sit in as we hear real-life accounts from people who have been through it and expert insights on the devastating...

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Tequila, t*ts and all tied up: The gay girls Tinder party

Tequila, t*ts and all tied up: The gay girls Tinder party

When she was cosied up in bed, swiping left and right on Tinder for the daily ego boost, a party invitation was not what our reader, Josie, expected... Up popped an account named 'the gay girlies party'. Rather than the bio of a five foot eight man trying to sell...